baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2368814-A (GB)
Title: Laminated sheet or board as building material
Inventor: DAKIN RODERICK
IPC: E04D3/35
Filed: 2000-11-07
Abstract: A laminated sheet or board (49) as a building material comprises a primary sheet or board (50), and a secondary sheet (51) of flexible material which is bonded face to face with the primary sheet or board, both the primary sheet or board and the secondary sheet or board and the secondary sheet being building materials. At least adjacent one edge of the primary sheet or board, the secondary sheet is bonded during manufacture to the primary sheet or board using an adhesive (52) which allows that area of the flexible sheet to be peeled away from the primary sheet without fracture of the secondary sheet, and which allows the exposed part of the primary sheet or board to be cut through without loss of the continuous overlap with the secondary sheet.
Patent GB-2371330-A (GB)
Title: Electronic chip functioned lock
Inventor: HUANG TSUN THIN
IPC: E05B47/00
Filed: 2001-01-17
Abstract: An electronic chip functioned lock whose tongue piece revolving mechanism is either manually operable with a mechanical key, or by an electronic chip attached key. The lock mechanism may be connected to a computer for reading input information to confirm the code stored in the chip so as to avoid unauthorised entry, and to amend, store, or erase the data in case of need. The computer can further be interconnected to a local security system.
Patent GB-2372931-A (GB)
Title: Slurry tank adapter
Inventor: IRWIN DEREK CHARLES
IPC: A01C23/00
Filed: 2001-02-13
Abstract: A kit of parts for fitting to a fluid agricultural material tanker 2. The kit comprises a pipe 4,6 and an attachment means 10,12 whereby one end 4 of the pipe is attachable to an outlet of the tanker 2, and the other end 6 of the pipe is supported by the attachment means at a lower level than the outlet. There is provided a simple but effective kit of parts, suitable for retro-fitting to existing tankers, to allow a single user to use other piping equipment across a field without the tanker being on the field. There is also provided a stand frame (20, figures 2-4) which supports a pipe left in the field and is connectable with the tanker attachment.
Patent GB-2357355-A (GB)
Title: A synchronous SRAM
Inventor: YU HAK-SOO
IPC: G11C7/10
Filed: 1997-08-22
Abstract: A synchronous SRAM for performing burst mode operation comprises a sense amplifier 26 for sensing and amplifying data of memory cells 25, an output data path/data storing circuit 27 for storing output signals of the sense amplifier, and simultaneously setting output paths of the output signals in response to switch control signals, an output circuit 28 for providing output signals of the output data path/data storing circuit, an input circuit 30 for inputting signals, an input data path/data storing circuit 31 for storing the signals from the input circuit and simultaneously setting input paths of the input signals in response to the switch control signals, a write driving circuit 32 for simultaneously writing the output signals of the input data path/data storing circuit in the memory cells, and a path switch controller 24 for generating the switch control signals in response to address bits, and control signals.
Patent GB-2373484-A (GB)
Title: Hand propelled load carrying vehicles
Inventor: SEAR LINDA
IPC: B62B7/04
Filed: 2001-03-20
Abstract: A hand propelled load carrying vehicle, for example, a child's push chair 2, comprises handle means 9; frame means 6 for load carrying; first and second sets of wheels 14, 16, spaced apart over the width of the frame, wherein one of the first and second wheel means is movable from a vehicle supporting position to a retracted position; and means 30, 32 for securing a side of the frame adjacent said wheel means to a frame means of a second similar vehicle 4. By securing the two vehicles together they may then be propelled along together as a single vehicle, for example as a double push chair. The securing means may be inter-engaging rails with a generally rectangular cross-section (figure 1) or tubular cross-section (figure 4). The wheels may be pivoted by means of a ball joint (figure 5), and the connection between the two vehicles may be strengthened by means of vertical frame members also being secured together (figure 3).
Patent GB-2371254-A (GB)
Title: Roll-forming machine with adjustable compression
Inventor: BRADBURY PHILIP E
IPC: B21B31/24
Filed: 2000-10-05
Abstract: A roll-forming machine is provided with a base structure, a plurality of first roll-forming stations that form a first component having a Z-shaped cross section, and a plurality of second roll-forming stations that form a second component having a C-shaped cross section. At least one of the roll-forming stations has a pair of rotatable arbors adapted to support a plurality of forming rolls and a pair of support structures adapted to support a plurality of bearing assemblies. The roll-forming station also includes a pair of adjustment mechanisms that allow the position of some of the bearing assemblies to be adjusted and a pair of compression assemblies that exert a force upon some of the bearing assemblies when the bearing assemblies are moved away from an initial position.
Patent GB-2370140-A (GB)
Title: A delay accounting method for computer system response time improvement
Inventor: TURICCHI JR THOMAS EDWIN
IPC: G06F9/48
Filed: 2001-08-23
Abstract: A method for determining the system resource parameters <B>[220]</B> to change for specified users <B>[215]</B> or groups of users <B>[215]</B> in order to improve system performance as defined by response times <B>[115]</B>. Methods are disclosed identifying system resources <B>[205]</B> whose parameters <B>[220]</B> are in need of adjustment in order to improve response time <B>[115]</B> for service by those resources <B>[220]</B>. In a representative embodiment, measured results of response time <B>[115]</B> for service provided by various system resources <B>[205]</B> is aggregated for a selected user <B>[215]</B> or group of users <B>[215]</B>. Averages of such aggregations indicate which resources <B>[220]</B> consume excessive amounts of time for processes <B>[210]</B> used by the user <B>[215]</B> or group of users <B>[215]</B>. Beneficial changes in values of system resources <B>[205]</B> related parameters <B>[220]</B> are then implemented.
Patent GB-2369646-A (GB)
Title: Flood barrier
Inventor: PUGH ALFRED MICHAEL
IPC: E06B9/00
Filed: 2001-11-02
Abstract: A flood barrier has a panel 9 is releasably secured over an aperture to be protected, preferably by sliding within a channel 4 of a frame 3. The frame is screwed 5 to the building and the channel includes a seal (8, figure 2). Also disclosed is the use of more than one panel (figure 4), with a seal (13) between. A handle may be provided on the panel to assist insertion and removal and there may be a mechanism to urge the panel into contact with the seal.
Patent GB-2364381-A (GB)
Title: Monitoring downhole injection using sensors permanently deployed downhole
Inventor: TUBEL PAULO S
IPC: E21B47/06
Filed: 1998-05-01
Abstract: For monitoring a downhole injection operation, a plurality of sensors such as optical fibre sensors (40) are permanently deployed in a well (102, 104) and connected to an electronic controller (151). Sensors (155) may be installed in an injection well (106) to monitor the back of the flood front by acoustic reflection while sensors in the production well monitor the front of the flood front in a similar way. A plurality of sensors may used to monitor temperature, chemical properties, and the condition of downhole devices. Also acoustic signals indicative of fracturing of the formation may be detected and the injection of fluid into an injection well (106) may be controlled.
Patent GB-2383916-A (GB)
Title: Overhead LCD monitor in combination with a DVD player for a vehicle.
Inventor: CHANG STEVEN
IPC: B60R11/00
Filed: 2002-01-04
Abstract: An overhead monitor in combination with a DVD player includes a fixed plate 10 (figure 1) adapted to be mounted in a ceiling of an automobile and provided with a concave area 12 and a recessed area 11 defined in a bottom face defining the concave area 12 to receive a DVD player 30 and a moving plate 20 pivotally connected to the fixed plate 10 and having the monitor 21 embedded therein. The DVD player 30 has a cover 31 with a wedge (32, figure 3), an extension (33, figure 3), a clamp (121, figure 3) and a hole (120, figure 3). A sensor 122 in a face of the concave area (12) respectively corresponds to the extension 33. Therefore, only when the cover 31 securely engages the face of the concave area 12, can the DVD player 30 be operated normally.
Patent GB-2376282-A (GB)
Title: A mounting device which is hydraulically damped
Inventor: FROBISHER PAUL
IPC: F16F13/10
Filed: 2002-05-03
Abstract: A hydraulically damped mounting device has a first anchor part 4 in the form of a cup and a second anchor part 1 in the form of a boss, the boss 1 being connected to the cup 4 by a deformable wall 5. The deformable wall 5 bounds a working chamber 8 for hydraulic fluid which is in fluid communication with a compensation chamber (12 in Fig. 1). A sleeve 61 is provided extending around the mounting device, with a bead 62 at one end secured to the cup 4 and a bead 64 at the other end secured to the boss 1. The boss 1 may have a resilient mounting plate 65 to which the sleeve 61 is attached. Alternatively, as illustrated in Fig. 4 the cup and boss may have resilient clips 74, 73 resting thereon, and straps 71, 72 connecting the cup 4 and boss 1 via the clips 74, 73, such that the straps and clips form a complete loop around the mounting device.
Patent GB-2389436-A (GB)
Title: Wireless remote control
Inventor: FISHER SIMON PETER
IPC: H05B37/02
Filed: 2002-05-24
Abstract: A wireless remote control system is used to switch electrical apparatus on and off. When a controller is operated it transmits a control signal in a burst 30 and a duplicate 32 a period P of 2s later. The time between the burst 30 and the duplicate 32 is divided into eight time slots and three repeaters are assigned individual time slots T1, T2 and T4 in which they retransmit as indicated at 34, 38 and 42 respectively. Any signal received less than P after the control signal 30 is ignored. The repeaters also repeat signals they receive at regular but mutually different intervals as indicated at 36, 40 and 44.
Patent GB-2390995-A (GB)
Title: Lifting tool for radiators
Inventor: RICHARDS STEPHEN KELVIN
IPC: B66F19/00
Filed: 2002-07-22
Abstract: A tool for use in lifting panel-type radiators comprises two parts. The first part (A) has a hooked base at one end and a handle at the other. The second part (B) has a right angle clamp with cut-out adjustment sections, which is fitted over the handle of the first part and adjusted to the depth of the radiator.
Patent GB-2382186-A (GB)
Title: Data Warehousing
Inventor: GENNETTEN K DOUGLAS
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2002-09-10
Abstract: A data warehousing system (100, 200), method (400), and logic (400) for use with a plurality of uniquely-identifiable data capturing devices (120), and a warehouse (160, 360) for storing multiple sets of captured data (130) from each device according to an identity (140) of the device that captured each data set. The warehouse may comprise a service that uniquely names (176, 376) each data set from a single capture device and a service that maps (174, 374) the data sets to a domain of the warehouse corresponding to the device that captured the data set. The warehouse may also comprise a service that registers (172, 372) each data capturing device to an owner and a service that synchronizes (178, 378) data sets in the capturing devices with data sets in the warehouse.
Patent GB-2384104-A (GB)
Title: Support body for lighting devices for motor vehicle number plates
Inventor: COLLAVO ANDREA
IPC: B60Q1/56
Filed: 2002-11-11
Abstract: The support body of a motor vehicle licensing plate lighting device comprises a support frame (1) for lighting bulbs and an electrical switch (8), both being capable of connection to the electrical supply of the vehicle by means of metallic conductor tracks (9, 10) coated with over-injected insulating plastic material, with which they form a single, substantially rigid supplementary structure (13) capable of being coupled to the frame (1) on a rear face (2) thereof.
Patent GB-2399424-A (GB)
Title: Polarisation independent optical switch
Inventor: SAGE IAN CHARLES
IPC: G02F1/29
Filed: 2003-03-14
Abstract: A polarisation independent optical switch comprises a dielectric layer (6) in which are formed a multiplicity of minute channels (7). These channels (7) are instilled with a liquid crystal fluid, especially a nematic liquid crystal (8). Electrodes (4, 5) are formed on each side of the dielectric layer between two cell walls (2, 3). Application of a voltage across the layer results in an effective change of the refractive index of the layer, and therefore modulates the phase of light traversing the layer (6).
Patent GB-2400691-A (GB)
Title: Controlling voltage supply for current dependent electronic devices
Inventor: LANGMEAD PETER NORMAN
IPC: H05B44/00
Filed: 2003-04-16
Abstract: An apparatus for operating one or more electronic devices requiring a given current,such as light-emitting diodes on an elongate lighting strip connected at (12), comprises a regulator device (10) providing voltage output, and a feedback loop having a reference device (20) connected to the voltage output and requiring the same current as the electronic devices, a measuring and conversion device (18,22) operable to measure the current through the reference device and convert it to a voltage value and return it to the regulator device (10), wherein the regulator device (10) is operable to adjust the output voltage in response to the voltage value until the measured current is equal to the given current required.
Patent GB-2393597-A (GB)
Title: Wave energy conversion systems
Inventor: MOOR TIMOTHY NICHOLAS
IPC: H02N11/00
Filed: 2003-09-24
Abstract: The acoustic wave energy conversion system may be used specifically but not exclusively in electricity generation for storage and/or supply, molecular activity control, air conditioning and other fluid based heating and cooling systems. An amplifler 12 used to generate pre-selected controlled resonance from stored 10,11 sounds. These resonance(s) are transmitted to be used to generate waves at a resonant frequency to a receiving device. Waves from the transmitter are focused 6 onto the receiver 3,7, altering the level of molecular activity within the receiver and thus heating or cooling it. The receiver in turn acts as a temperature control element which may be used in any fluid based heating or cooling system or for electricity generation and supply.
Patent GB-2395711-A (GB)
Title: Self-closing fluid dispensing closure
Inventor: ROBINSON PHILIP J
IPC: B65D47/20
Filed: 2003-11-03
Abstract: A fluid dispensing closure 14 includes a housing 20 having a base 22 for securement to a container 12 and a peripheral wall 26 extending from the base 22 toward an open end 28 spaced from the base. A flexible resilient liner 30 is captured within the peripheral wall 26 of the housing, and has a flange 34 extending trough the open end of the housing peripheral wall. A flow tip 40 has a body captured within the liner 30 and an outer end extending through the open end of the housing peripheral wall and through the flange of the flexible resilient liner. The flow tip 40 has at least two fluid flow passages or vanes 44 disposed within the liner, and a circumferential channel 48 underlying the flange and interconnecting ends of the passages 44. Pressure applied to the flange by fluid in the passages and channel expands the flange away from the flow tip and channel to permit egress of fluid from the channel, and removal of such pressure allows resilient collapse of the flange over the channel to seal the passages. The circumferential channel provides improved control of fluid flow from the dispensing closure.
Patent GB-2407991-A (GB)
Title: Attachments for snowsports footwear
Inventor: GEMMELL DAVID GORDON
IPC: A63C17/00
Filed: 2003-11-11
Abstract: An attachment for a ski boot which has a plurality of wheels on the bottom. The wheels may be arranged on the base A in line, or in a triangle, rectangular or rhombus formation. A toe cup restraint C and heel restraint D are adjustable by sliding along the sole plate and can be fixed in place by retaining clips G.
Patent GB-2408152-A (GB)
Title: Optically controlled transmission line component
Inventor: VARDAXOGLOU YIANNIS COSTAS
IPC: H01Q3/26
Filed: 2003-11-12
Abstract: The transmission line comprises two microstrip conductors 12, 21 separated by a dielectric substrate 40. A photoconductive silicon die 50 is placed over a gap in the microstrip 21 and is coupled to the terminal portion 31 of the conductor 21. The photoconductive material is illuminated by a infrared LED 60 to cause phase delay or insertion loss. A plurality of such components may be used as the delay elements in a steerable beam antenna.
Patent GB-2409286-A (GB)
Title: Loop resistance measurement and calibration standard
Inventor: CORRY JOHN
IPC: G01R31/02
Filed: 2003-12-19
Abstract: Loop resistance of a loop 13 is measured by inductively coupling a sinusoidal signal from a drive means 11 to the loop 13 through an inductive probe 12. A controller 18 controls the system so that a predetermined current is produced in the loop 13. An inductive test probe 14 is also coupled to the loop 13 and measures the RMS voltage and current induced in the loop. From these values an accurate reading of loop resistance can be obtained. A method for providing a reference loop of known resistance is also disclosed in which the resistance of a loop is measured by: making electrical contact with the loop at a first position, making electrical contact at a second position approximately 180 degrees further around the loop, measuring the resistance between the contact points, moving the second contact point until the resistance is a maximum, and calculating the loop resistance to be four times the maximum measured resistance. A multiple value reference loop is also disclosed which includes sub-loops (32 to 35, figure 3) to provide different known resistance standards.
Patent GB-2409195-A (GB)
Title: Detrainment device for a rail vehicle
Inventor: JAGSANDER FREDRIK
IPC: B61D23/02
Filed: 2003-12-19
Abstract: A detrainment device for a rail vehicle comprising an emergency exit door (8) integrated into a front of the rail vehicle and a movable ramp (16) for bridging a coupler (26) of the rail vehicle, wherein the ramp (16) being associated with the emergency exit door (8) and being movable from a storage position into an operational position. The ramp (16) is located in its operational position completely above the coupler (26) of the rail vehicle. Moreover, the ramp (16) is provided with a foldable or telescopic ladder (21). The detrainment device allows both a train-to-train and a train-to-track detrainment.
Patent GB-2399975-A (GB)
Title: Charging for advertisement substitution
Inventor: KOENIG RICHARD
IPC: H04N7/24
Filed: 2004-03-08
Abstract: An ad reselling system that sells targeted advertisements, which replaces standard advertisements in a video signal. The standard advertisements are detected and replaced with the targeted advertisements. Sponsors of the targeted advertisements are billed when their advertisements are used to replace other advertisements. The advertisements may be identified manually or by using fingerprint data and a trigger signal identifying the detected advertisements may be used in the substitution of advertisements.
Patent GB-2413885-A (GB)
Title: Coin stabilization device and coin receiving apparatus
Inventor: PANZERI EZIO
IPC: G07F1/04
Filed: 2004-04-02
Abstract: A device for receiving coins comprising a coin path a wall 8, and a hanging mass 1, the hanging mass 1 having a pivot 2 with an axis arranged substantially parallel to the wall. Gravity is used to bias the hanging mass 1 toward the wall 8, and thus a coin 5 travelling along the coin path is deflected into the desired stable path by the mass 1 without the need for external driving forces. The pivot 2 is clear of the coin path and thus avoids the majority of dirt, leading to a more reliable operation. The hanging mass may be used in other applications, such as an inertial sensor for a seat belt.
Patent GB-2403550-A (GB)
Title: Modular gas measuring system
Inventor: RABENECKER HORST
IPC: G01N33/00
Filed: 2004-07-01
Abstract: A modular gas measuring system including: a basic unit (1) with connected electrical supply and data lines; a measuring unit (2) equipped with a sensor connection to accept an electrochemical gas sensor (4) and with a microprocessor, which measuring unit is connected to the basic unit (1) by means of quick-action closures to form a functional unit; at least one extension module, which is accommodated by the functional unit formed from the basic unit and the measuring unit; and in which the sensor connection, as the interface, is designed such that both analogue data of a gas sensor (4) plugged directly into the sensor connection and processed data of a gas sensor module (5) measuring remote from measuring unit (2) can be read from the measuring unit (2).
Patent GB-2406229-A (GB)
Title: Memory card connector with side mounting locking means
Inventor: LIN TUNG-CHANG
IPC: H05K5/02
Filed: 2004-09-14
Abstract: A memory card connector (8) is provided for mounting on a printed circuit board (60). The connector includes an insulating housing (10) having a rear terminal-mounting section (11) and at least one longitudinal side wall section (12) extending forwardly from one end of the rear section and combining therewith to define a card-receiving space (18) for receiving a memory card (50) in an insertion direction (A). The side wall section has an inside longitudinal groove (13) for receiving a side edge of the memory card, along with a plurality of insertion slots (17) . A plurality of conductive terminals (20) are mounted on the rear terminal-mounting section (11) of the housing. The terminals (20) have contact portions (21) projecting into said space (18) for engaging appropriate contacts on the memory card (50). A locking member (40) is mounted on the side wall section of the housing. The locking member includes (a) a body portion (41) positioned in the inside longitudinal groove of the side wall section, (b) a plurality of fixing tabs (42) extending from the body portion and secured in the insertion slots, and (c) a fastening portion (43) extending from the body portion for securement to the printed circuit board.
Patent GB-2407931-A (GB)
Title: Power amplifier with improved linearity
Inventor: VICE MICHAEL W
IPC: H03F1/32
Filed: 2004-10-27
Abstract: A power amplifier stage 10 includes a mechanism for enhanced linearity. A power amplifier 10 according to the present teachings includes and amplifying device 12 and a circuit 14 that removes a harmonic component of an amplifying device. The removal of the harmonic component enhances linearity and enables operation of the power amplifier 10 at higher power levels closer to its compression point. The harmonic removal circuit comprises an inductor and a capacitor which resonate at the harmonic frequency of the signal.